Burnley host Crystal Palace at Turf Moor as the struggling Clarets aim to climb out of the relegation zone, while Palace look to maintain their solid mid-table position.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace Form and Head to Head
Burnley suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Brentford in their last match. The Clarets have struggled to find consistency, and that defeat extended their losing run to four games. They have also conceded at least two goals in each of their last five Premier League matches.
Crystal Palace secured a 1-2 victory away against Manchester United in their most recent game. The Eagles have been in decent form and that result followed a 2-0 win against Brentford.
Relevant Fact: Burnley have lost their last 4 matches in the Premier League.
The most recent encounter between these two teams saw Crystal Palace win 3-0 at home in February 2024. Over the last six meetings, the record is evenly split with two wins for each team and two draws.
Who is the betting favourite in Burnley vs Crystal Palace?
According to latest odds, Crystal Palace are the betting favourites with an implied win probability of nearly 58%. Burnley's torrid form see them enter the match as heavy underdogs.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 17/4 | BetMGM |
| Crystal Palace | 4/5 | Betfred |
| Draw | 14/5 | BresBet |
Odds last updated at 3PM Wednesday, 3rd December.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace Team News
Burnley will be without Amdouni, Beyer, and Roberts, all sidelined with injuries. This limits their options in both attack and defence, potentially disrupting the team's balance.
Crystal Palace are missing Doucouré, Riad, and Kporha, all out injured. Nketiah is likely to start up front.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Burnley (4-2-3-1): Dúbravka; Hartman, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker; Cullen, Florentino; Foster, Ugochukwu, Tchaouna; Flemming
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Lacroix, Guéhi, Richards; Mitchell, Kamada, Wharton, Muñoz; Nketiah, Pino; Mateta
Lineups previewed by WhoScored.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction
Crystal Palace seem poised to take advantage of Burnley's current struggles. The Eagles' ability to create scoring chances and steal the ball from the opposition, combined with Burnley's defensive frailties, suggests a comfortable away win.
The visitors' attacking set-pieces will also likely cause problems for the Clarets, who are weak at defending set pieces. Expect Crystal Palace to dominate possession and create numerous opportunities, leading to a 2-0 victory.
Prediction: Burnley 0-2 Crystal Palace
Burnley vs Crystal Palace Player Stat Trends
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Florentino has made over 3.5 tackles in 3 out of 3 games.
Zian Flemming has scored in 2 out of 3 games.
Kyle Walker has been carded in 2 out of 3 games.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has attempted over 1.5 shots in 7 out of 10 games.
Zian Flemming has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 6 of their last 7 games.
Tyrick Mitchell has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 4 of their last 5 games.
Maxence Lacroix has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace 8/1 Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Burnley vs Crystal Palace is:
Anytime Goalscorer - Jean-Philippe Mateta
Tackles - Kyle Walker Over 1.5
Tackles - Adam Wharton Over 2.5
Total Goals - Under 3.5
Best odds of 8/1 available on bet365 while publishing.
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